G23AS00051: Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Geological Survey notices from 2022.
Geological Survey offered grants of up to $100,000 to colleges and universities. It expected to make $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on January 10, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 9, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$100,000
- Total funding$1.5 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | November 9, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 10, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 8, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
EDMAP is restricted to U.S. Universities with geoscience or related departments or programs (for more information on whether your institution is eligible to submit an EDMAP proposal, contact the EDMAP Program Officer). University professors (including adjunct professors) must write and submit the proposals; the supported student(s) must not write the proposal. EDMAP Cooperative Agreements are intended to fund graduate (Masters and Doctoral) students and upper level (junior and senior) undergraduate students. Graduate and undergraduate students must have received appropriate geoscience or related training prior to the time that they begin the proposed project.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past National Cooperative Geologic Mapping awards averaged $204,005; this notice allows up to $100,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (53% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The 102nd Congress recognized that the USGS and the State Geological Surveys needed a coordinated program to prioritize the geologic mapping requirements of the Nation, and to increase production of these geologic maps. The National Geologic Mapping Act (Public Law 102-285) was signed into law in 1992 and created the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP). The Act has been re-authorized three times since then, most recently by the 111th Congress in 2009 (Public Law 111-11, sec. 11001). The Act recognizes that geologic maps are the primary database for virtually all applied and basic earth-science investigations. To read copies of the original act and the two reauthorizations, visit: http://ncgmp.usgs.gov/about/.
Who has won National Cooperative Geologic Mapping grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping (15.810) awarded $68.7 million across 337 grant awards, an average of $204,005 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana Technological University | Montana | 6 | $3.2 million |
| Board of Regents of Nevada System of Higher Education | Nevada | 12 | $3.0 million |
| Utah Geological Survey | Utah | 5 | $3.0 million |
| University of Kansas Center for Research Inc | Kansas | 5 | $2.9 million |
| University of Texas at Austin | Texas | 5 | $2.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is G23AS00051 still open?
No. It closed on January 10, 2023.
Who can apply for Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program?
Geological Survey accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program?
Closed January 10, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $100,000 each. About $1.5 million in total.
Who has won National Cooperative Geologic Mapping grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Montana Technological University, Board of Regents of Nevada System of Higher Education, Utah Geological Survey. The program made 337 awards worth $68.7 million in that time.